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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.69 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.69 and 114.06 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.69 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.69 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.69 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 35,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094.84/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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